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Landbank extends P1-B loan to small farmers, fisherfolk
State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines is extending P1 billion in loans to farmers, fisherfolk and small enterprises as it pushes for improved financial inclusion. Landbank announced a new loan facility called Empowering ...
- September 2, 2016
Chinese vessels leave Ayungin Shoal
Chinese maritime militia vessels were still anchored in Sabina and Ayungin Shoals as of Friday, a few days since the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted the maritime domain awareness (MDA) last Wednesday. “What I can ...
- November 22, 2021
DA chief opposes creation of separate fisheries agency
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has reiterated his opposition to a proposal that seeks the creation of a separate department that will handle the fisheries sector. The Agri chief said the creation of a new department ...
- September 18, 2016
Transparency a key factor in regulating Phl's water territory
Amid threats of illegal fishing and territorial disputes, international organization Global Fishing Watch (GFW) is asking the Philippines to proactively monitor activities at sea to ensure effective regulation and improve ...
- June 9, 2019
DENR sets dialogue with fishpen owners
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to dialogue with fishpen operators in Laguna Lake ahead of the planned moratorium on the issuance and renewal of permits early next year. “The thrust is to ...
- December 4, 2016
China's intrusion worsens fish catch decline - watchdog
An environmental advocacy group has warned that local fisheries production might not recover soon with President Duterte’s stand allowing China to continue fishing within Philippine territorial waters. International ...
- June 26, 2019
Shellfish ban up in Masbate
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a shellfish ban in Masbate. In Shellfish Bulletin 31, BFAR said shellfish gathered from Milagros town in Masbate were found positive for the algae that ...
- October 28, 2016
Fish now smaller, more expensive, says SWS survey
Majority of Filipinos believe that fish caught and sold in the market are becoming less and much more expensive, the first ever survey from Social Weather Stations showed. Based on Feasting or Fasting on Fish: Filipino ...
- October 18, 2018
Gov't finalizes P30-B Hungary loan for Laguna Lake cleanup, rubber mfg
The Department of Agriculture expects to secure a P30-billion loan from the Hungarian government which it plans to use for the cleanup of the Laguna Lake as well as the establishment of the first-ever rubber manufacturing ...
- September 21, 2017
Red tide alert up in Biliran
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a shellfish ban in Biliran. In Shellfish Bulletin 39, BFAR said shellfish gathered from the coastal waters of the province were found positive for the algae ...
- December 30, 2016